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Kirkliston residents issued asbestos warning as blaze destroys sports pavilion

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The lounge at 'Edinburgh Airport received an unfavourable review from Which? inspectors. Picture: Ian Georgeson

‘Pasta like cat food’: Edinburgh Airport lounge ranked worst in Scotland

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Road Policing Scotland said a driver gave a reading of 175mcg of alochol in 100ml of breath. Pic: Road Policing Scotland

Driver caught ‘nearly eight times’ over legal alochol limit after Queensferry Road crash

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The 92 year old surrounded by leather bags in his Leather Goods shop on Lauriston Street, where he still works. Picture: Megan Merino

Polish war veteran and friend of Wojtek the bear shares his incredible life story

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Edinburgh dad’s funeral to go ahead after local firms help with cost

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Schools in Edinburgh have the worst pupil-teacher ratio in Scotland

Education

Edinburgh residents ‘at heart’ of new tourism strategy amid Airbnb fears

Politics

Woman subjected to ‘prolonged and repeated’ sexual assault on Edinburgh-Stirling train

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Hearts will meet Inverness at Hampden Park next month

Hearts sell Scottish Cup semi-final tickets in their thousands

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Nicola Sturgeon ready to form SNP-Labour coalition if snap general election called
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$Jessica Ross was left with a broken neck and fractured back after a freak accident$

Edinburgh woman breaks neck falling from top floor window while smoking - then makes light of it on Instagram

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106 year old Sam Martinez visits Easter Road to see The Scottish Cup

Hibs fan legend Sam Martinez honoured for work during war

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Amanda Cox was found in a rarely used stairwell at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary.

Amanda Cox: Gofundme for tragic mum raises more than £8000 in a day

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An albino squirrel captured on camera earlier in the year. Picture: SWNS

‘Heartbreak’ as rare albino squirrel killed on Scottish road

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More than 11,000 sign Hearts fan’s petition against semi-final debacle

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Jack used a handcycle to get around after his surgery

Jack all set to pedal through Perthes

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Nicola Reynolds will run for the Sands charity

Baby Ramsay spurs Nicola Reynolds on for Sands

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Dancer puts cancer battle centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

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Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

Health 1

House prices in Edinburgh and Lothians soar again during summer

Edinburgh 1

Music fans descend on Linlithgow for a host of top acts

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Road Policing Scotland said a driver gave a reading of 175mcg of alochol in 100ml of breath. Pic: Road Policing Scotland

Driver caught ‘nearly eight times’ over legal alochol limit after Queensferry Road crash

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Liam Smith, 16, who went missing from the Aberdeen area in November 201. Picture: Police Scotland

Body found in search for missing teenager Liam Smith

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British Transport Police are appealing for information. Picture: John Devlin

Woman subjected to ‘prolonged and repeated’ sexual assault on Edinburgh-Stirling train

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Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Pic: Ian Georgeson

Second man, 18, due in court after armed robberies of two young women in Edinburgh

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Reckless Muirhouse driver caught at nearly triple the speed limit is ‘one of worst incidents’ detected

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Edinburgh far-right demo sparks outrage after Christchurch terror

Crime 4

Alesha MacPhail killer was ‘quite satisfied’ with murder of 6-year-old

Crime

Alesha MacPhail: Teenager jailed for at least 27 years for rape and murder of 6-year-old

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The lounge at 'Edinburgh Airport received an unfavourable review from Which? inspectors. Picture: Ian Georgeson

‘Pasta like cat food’: Edinburgh Airport lounge ranked worst in Scotland

Transport

Leader comment: Better late than never for ScotRail

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Three cars are involved in the crash. Pic: Google Maps

Edinburgh traffic: Delays after three car crash at Blackhall junction

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ScotRail Alliance managing director Alex Hynes is confident the plan will produce "significant improvements". Picture: ScotRail

Extra 85 staff and three more trains pledged by ScotRail to improve performance

Transport

Smartcard Plus enables ScotRail passengers to travel without buying a ticket first. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail smartcard trial to enable ‘travel without a ticket’

Transport

Electric scooters on pavements pose a potential conflict with pedestrians. Picture: Getty Images

Why Scotland’s roads aren’t ready for electric scooters – Alastair Dalton

Opinion

Emergency services called SGN about the leak. Picture: TSPL

Damaged gas pipe leads to leak in Edinburgh street

Transport

New trains to allow Edinburgh to London for £25

Transport 2

Norwegian axes last Edinburgh-US route two weeks early

Transport

Network Rail signalling fault at Edinburgh’s Haymarket station causes major disruption

Transport 3

‘We want more pedestrianised streets,’ says Edinburgh public

Transport 3

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The proposed sports facility has been described as 'world-class'.

Edinburgh University plan to build £45m sports village at Peffermill

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Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

Health

Stock school image. Schools in Edinburgh have the worst pupil-teacher ratio in Scotland, official figures show. Picture: John Devlin

Schools in Edinburgh have the worst pupil-teacher ratio in Scotland

Education 3

Six people died from infections after operations.

NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

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The best and worst performing secondary schools in Edinburgh ranked by Highers results

Education

VIDEO: Disgusted parents slam council as rats ‘run wild’ at Edinburgh school

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Amazon delivers boost to maths fan Caitlin’s ambitions

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Edinburgh Council chiefs set to hand out £2.7m in three-year employment drive

Education

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The proposed sports facility has been described as 'world-class'.

Edinburgh University plan to build £45m sports village at Peffermill

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The pensioner has been awarded �180,000 in compensation. Pic: JPI/ AK-Media, Shutterstock

Scottish pensioner wins £180k payout after partner’s blood clot overlooked by medics

Health

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more impact

Health

Stacey McNeill, the Muirhouse mum whose children were hospitalised. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh councillors demand review of high rise housing conditions after mum’s horrific mould ordeal

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Six people died from infections after operations.

NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

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Here are 20 Edinburgh postcode areas ranked by the fewest to highest number of noise complaints

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NHS Lothian suspends heart surgery over infection risk

NHS Lothian cancels heart surgery after infection deaths

Health

Childhood trauma can make severe depression more likely, finds report

Health

Renowned Edinburgh psychiatrist struck off for ‘misleading and inaccurate’ patient report

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Ian Rankin backs community bid to save Edinburgh’s Astley Ainslie grounds

Health

Here’s proof that altruism really does exit – Dr Catherine Calderwood

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Leader comment: Better late than never for ScotRail

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Peter Irvine's book is recommended

Go by the book to get the best out of Scotland – Fiona Duff

Opinion

Glasvegas play to a packed Avalanche store in the Grassmarket in 2013. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Music venue at Waverley Mall would hit right note – Kevin Buckle

Opinion

Theresa May thinks the people are on her side, even if MPs are not. She's wrong. (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images)

Brexit: It’s so obvious the will of the people has changed – Christine Jardine MP

Opinion 1

Brexit: Only two weeks to avoid an accidental no-deal – Paris Gourtsoyannis

Opinion

How my bid to become Juliet Bravo fell short – Susan Morrison

Opinion

The benefits of baby massages – Hayley Matthews

Opinion

Why Scotland’s roads aren’t ready for electric scooters – Alastair Dalton

Opinion

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The petition has attracted more than 4 million signatures in a matter of days.

Brexit: Revoke Article 50 petition ‘most popular ever submitted to Parliament’

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First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon addresses anti-Brexit campaigners in Parliament Square as they take part in the People's Vote March in London. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon joins London march for second Brexit referendum

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Theresa May thinks the people are on her side, even if MPs are not. She's wrong. (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images)

Brexit: It’s so obvious the will of the people has changed – Christine Jardine MP

Opinion 1

Proposal believed to be biggest ever annual investment. Pic: Scott Louden

Edinburgh’s £110m spending bonanza to see council homes built or refurbished

Politics 2

Edinburgh residents in the city centre are to be put at the heart of a new tourism strategy. Picture: Alicia Garcia

Edinburgh residents ‘at heart’ of new tourism strategy amid Airbnb fears

Politics 3

Police restrain a man who was shouting pro-Brexit slogans at Scottish National Party (SNP) MP and Westminster leader Ian Blackford (R) outside the Cabinet Office. Picture: Getty Images

‘Traitor to England’: Ian Blackford harassed by Brexit supporters in London

Politics

Home Secretary Amber Rudd is one of the few people left who could stop a no-deal Brexit (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Brexit: Only two weeks to avoid an accidental no-deal – Paris Gourtsoyannis

Opinion

Brexit: Tories have brought Union to brink of collapse – Joyce McMillan

Opinion

Edinburgh far-right demo sparks outrage after Christchurch terror

Crime 4

Edinburgh’s homeless could stay in private homes instead of B&Bs under council plans

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Brexit: One million sign petition demanding the UK remains in the EU

Politics

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The 92 year old surrounded by leather bags in his Leather Goods shop on Lauriston Street, where he still works. Picture: Megan Merino

Polish war veteran and friend of Wojtek the bear shares his incredible life story

News 1

Glasvegas play to a packed Avalanche store in the Grassmarket in 2013. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Music venue at Waverley Mall would hit right note – Kevin Buckle

Opinion

Reader Recommends: The 5 best places in Edinburgh and the Lothians to hire a kilt for Tartan Day

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The lounge at 'Edinburgh Airport received an unfavourable review from Which? inspectors. Picture: Ian Georgeson

‘Pasta like cat food’: Edinburgh Airport lounge ranked worst in Scotland

Transport

The fashion work of Alison harm , trading as Pychomoda Designer Made Clothing, an established couture dressmaker and innovative fashion designer in Edinburgh old town.

Edinburgh fashion event to showcase drive towards a sustainable future

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The proposed sports facility has been described as 'world-class'.

Edinburgh University plan to build £45m sports village at Peffermill

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Updated plans for the Morrison Street site, which has remained vacant for half a century, are set to be submitted to planners. Picture: Jon Savage

Hotel and hospitality school plan for £300m Haymarket gap site

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